Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Pancreatic beta cells release insulin.
2. Lack of production of insulin by the pancreatic alpha cells can cause diabetes mellitus.
3. An abnormally low level of insulin production may cause glycosuria.
4. The thymus gland is located in the neck and produces thymosin.
5. The placenta produces the substance that can be detected by home pregnancy tests.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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only. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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